Woman dead after apartment fire

Grande Prairie RCMP are investigating after a body was found in a burned-out apartment this morning.

Crews were called to the Montrose Apartments complex on 105 Avenue just after 7 a.m.

A woman was found inside. She was later confirmed dead. Her name is not being released.

An autopsy will be done by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Edmonton.

According to the Fire Department, the fire was contained to one suite. Several occupants were rescued from their balconies. All residents except for the lone occupant of the fire suite were safely evacuated.

Anyone with information on this is asked to call the Grande Prairie RCMP at 780-830-5701 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.